1. Background

   The Family Planning Association of Sri Lanka is seeking to engage a qualified Legal Consultant to develop a policy brief highlighting the need for an inclusive and gender-neutral rape law.

2. Purpose of the Consultancy

   The Legal Consultant will be responsible for the development of a policy brief highlighting the need for an inclusive and gender-neutral rape law. The Consultant will conduct a desk review, expert interviews, Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and synthesize the findings into a policy brief as part of this assignment.

3. Scope of work

   The consultant will be responsible for the following:

• Conducting a desk review to understand the prevalence of sexual violence among victims, including men and boys.

• Identifying and documenting practical challenges within the current legal framework, particularly on how sexual violence against men and boys are addressed.

• Conducting expert interviews with legal practitioners to identify gaps in the implementation of current laws and develop recommendations to address these shortcomings in the legal framework.

• Conducting Focus Group Discussions to gather in-depth insights and develop evidence-based recommendations to support advocacy efforts towards creating a gender-neutral rape law.

• Drafting a policy brief that synthesizes key findings and setting out clear, actionable recommendations to support FPA Sri Lanka’s advocacy efforts and advance legal reform for a gender-neutral rape law.

4. Deliverables

• Completing a series of expert interviews with legal practitioners

• Conducting Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and develop evidence-based recommendations to support advocacy efforts towards creating a gender-neutral rape law

• Drafting the policy brief synthesizing key findings and submitting it to FPA Sri Lanka for review

• Incorporating suggestions from FPA Sri Lanka and submitting the final draft of the policy brief to FPA Sri Lanka within the agreed timeline

5. Required qualifications and experience

Applicant must demonstrate:

• Proven experience conducting legal research relating to sexual and gender-based violence and producing high-quality policy briefs

• A strong background in law, research, gender and Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights and Justice (SRHRJ)

• In-depth understanding of domestic legislation pertaining to sexual and gender-based violence

• Proven ability to translate research findings into clear, concise policy briefs and recommendations

• Ability to deliver high-quality outputs within tight timelines

• Being an Attorney-at-Law is an added advantage

6. Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.

• Analytical, problem-solving, and coordination abilities.

• Commitment to rights-based, inclusive, and non-discriminatory approaches.

• Commitment to confidentiality and safeguarding principles.

• Sensitivity to diversity, gender, and inclusion.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and meet deadlines.

• Comfortable working in politically sensitive environments.

7. Duration and Reporting

• The consultancy is for fixed-term of twenty-five (25) days

• The assignment will commence immediately upon selection

• The Consultant will report to the Head of Advocacy – Legal and work closely with FPA Sri Lanka’s Advocacy Unit

• All work will be carried out in consultation with FPA Sri Lanka to ensure alignment with advocacy priorities and objectives

How to apply

Interested candidates must submit:

• A brief cover letter

• Curriculum Vitae including contact details of two non-related referees

• Two writing samples or links to publications in the subject area

FPA Sri Lanka is committed to the safety and protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults and this role may include contact with these groups. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults in our programs.

FPA Sri Lanka is an equal opportunity employer who will not discriminate on grounds as Age, Gender, Ethnicity, Religion, Marital Status, and Disability.

Mail us your application on or before 27th February 2026, citing two non-related referees. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Executive Director
FPA Sri Lanka
37/27, Bullers Lane, Colombo 07
Or Email to careers@fpasrilanka.org
Our Website www.fpasrilanka.org
FPA Sri Lanka is an equal opportunity employer